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Prince Charles and his wife Duchess Camilla kick off New Zealand tour


Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Duchess Camilla are to kick off their tour of New Zealand tomorrow (04.11.15).
The royal couple, who haven't visited the country for three years, will start their seven-day trip by attending a welcome ceremony at the Government House in Wellington.
They will then head to Pukeahu National War Memorial Park to unveil a Commonwealth Walkway Plaque, lay a wreath at the Hall of Memories and meet members of the public.
The pair, who got married in 2005, will then make their way to Dunedin, Nelson, Westport, Ngaruawahia, New Plymouth and Auckland, before heading home to London celebrate Prince Charles' 66th birthday with his family.
Meanwhile, residents of Taranaki, New Plymouth, can't wait for the pair to arrive in the North of the island after they bypassed it during their last tour.
New Plymouth Mayor, Andrew Judd, said previously: "They haven't truly visited the country if they don't come to Taranaki. There's just so much to see and enjoy."
The couple's trip comes just six months after Charles' youngest son Prince Harry, 31, flew to New Zealand in May for a short week-long visit.
His eldest son Prince William, 33, his wife Duchess Catherine, 33, and their two-year-old son Prince George also paid a visit to the country in 2014 for a 10-day tour.
However, Taranaki residents haven't received a visit from the member of the royal family since Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Phillip stopped by in 1954.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to meet media bosses to discuss cyber-bullying


Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are reportedly set to meet social networking bosses to discuss cyber-bullying.
The royal couple, who have son Prince George, two, and six-month-old daughter Princess Charlotte, are keen to meet with executives of Facebook and Twitter to work out a way to prevent bullying online and shield the targeted teenagers.
A source told The Times newspaper: "Their role as parents is definitely shaping their perceptions on the issues.
"As parents themselves they want to speak out and see what more can be done for young people who are victims of cyber-bullying and all forms of bullying."
Meanwhile, the loved-up pair, who got married in 2011, are strong advocates for mental health awareness and have announced they're making it their mission this year to help stamp out stigmas attached to the illness and tackle bullying.
Duchess Catherine, 33 - who is patron of a number of children's charities including student counselling organisation Place2BE - recently released a statement saying how she intends to "play a part" in the improvement of mental health services in order to "benefit young people".
The brunette beauty said via Kensington Palace: "I feel strongly that young people and parents need to know that they can ask for help.
"Just as with physical health, we need to act early to provide support when a child is faced with emotional difficulties."
She added: "This is a discussion that William and I hope to play a part in during the months and years to come.
"We welcome all work to highlight this important issue for the benefit of all our young people."

Prince Harry reduced to tears after US marine gives him name tag


Britain's Prince Harry was reduced to tears when a wounded US marine gave him a name tag belonging to her late friend.
The 31-year-old royal was overcome with emotion when Kirstie Ennis handed him the keepsake at Buckingham Palace in London on Sunday (01.11.15) after she completed her 1000-mile marathon trek around Britain.
Clearly struggling for words, Harry refused to take the precious memento, saying: "No I can't, I can't accept this."
Kirstie replied with tears rolling down her face: "Please, you know what this means to me, I want you to."
The silver name tag belonged to her former colleague Corporal Baune, from Minnesota, who died in Helmand Province in 2012 after his unit was hit by blast from an IED.
Kirstie, 24 - who was badly injured in 2012 when her helicopter crashed in Afghanistan - had left 24 other name tags belonging to late armed forces officers around the UK when she took part in the walk with fellow US Marine Andrew Bement and four British ex-servicemen.
Speaking to reporters after the marathon, she said: "Harry was reluctant to accept it at first because he knows how much it means [to me]. He has helped me lay a couple of them and was hesitant to take them as he knows how much it means to me. I told him he had to."

Prince Harry presented Webb Ellis trophy to New Zealand


Britain's Prince Harry presented the Webb Ellis trophy to the New Zealand national rugby union team over the weekend.
The 31-year-old royal dished out the gold trophy to the team - nicknamed the All Blacks - on Saturday evening (31.10.15) after they thrashed Australia in the Rugby World Cup final.
The flame-haired hunk handed the prize over to the All Blacks' captain Richie McCaw and shook his hand, before they threw their arms around each other and grinned.
The handsome prince - who is honorary president of England Rugby 2015 and vice patron of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) - watched the game unfold from the stands at Twickenham Stadium in London with his older brother William, 33, and their grandfather Prince Philip, 94.
Despite England being knocked out of the tournament in the pool stage, Prince Harry previously spoke of his pride at having his home country host this year's Rugby World Cup.
Harry said last month: "England may no longer be represented on the pitch, but as a nation we are incredibly proud to be hosting such a successful tournament."
Meanwhile, the tournament boosted Britain's economy by an estimated £2.5 billion and has been branded the biggest and best in the Rugby World Cup's 28-year history.
World Rugby chairman Bernard Lapasset said in a statement: "It will be remembered as the biggest tournament to date but I believe it will also be remembered as the best. Its success is a reflection of this country's wonderful fans."

Prince William penned letter to murdered submariner’s widow


Britain's Prince William penned a heartfelt letter to a murdered submariner's widow and children.
The 33-year-old royal sent a note of condolence to Gillian Molyneux, 41, and her four kids after Lt Cdr Ian Molyneux was tragically shot dead by Royal Navy junior Able Seaman Ryan Donovan in Southampton, South England, in 2011.
Speaking to the Daily Express newspaper, Mrs. Molyneux said: "He wrote that he could sympathise because he was the same age as Jamie when he lost his mother.
"I think the intention of his letter was to make us understand that we we weren't alone and it did that."
She added: "I thought it was such a lovely thing to do‎. It comforted my children and it inspired them.
"I remember thinking at the time he's going to be getting married in front of the whole world and he's taken time out to write to me. It just shows was a lovely man he is."
Mrs Molyneux met the handsome royal for the first time over the weekend at a national remembrance ceremony for the Submarine Service in the Middle Temple in London.
And the widow had clearly left a permanent mark on William's heart as he remembered her.
She explained: "He asked me to give the children big hugs from him, which was nice."

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Prince Harry wants ‘kids and a dog’


Britain's Prince Harry wants to have "kids and a dog."
The 31-year-old royal, who split from his girlfriend Cressida Bonas earlier this year, is reportedly desperate to settle down and start a family with the "right girl," after seeing his brother Prince William's family blossom over the years.
A source told the Daily Express newspaper: "Harry's desire to settle down, have his own family and be like his brother is quite a strong one. He wants to have some kids, get a dog and be ordinary. He just doesn't know how to achieve it."
And it seems his step-mother Duchess Camilla, who married his father Prince Charles in 2005, has taken the flame-haired hunk under her wing and is helping him find his lover.
The insider added: "Camilla knows it will make Charles very happy to see Harry settled down with the right girl."
This isn't the first time Camilla has played a role in her step-sons' love lives as she also enjoyed a lunch date with William's now-wife Duchess Catherine - also known as Kate - after they announced their engagement in 2010.
The source explained: "Camilla loves to be involved -- she had lunch with Kate after she got engaged to William."

Duchess Catherine’s charity work praised


Duchess Catherine has been praised for her commitment to children's welfare.
The 33-year-old royal paid a visit to Chance UK - an early intervention children's charity - earlier this week and chief executive Gracia McGrath says Catherine is extremely knowledgeable.
She told PEOPLE: "This isn't someone smiling and nodding. She is asking intelligent questions and knows what happens when children go off the rails and go off the rails early.
"What more positive attention can you give your children than saying your future queen actually really values you. I think the children felt listened to. When you're valued by somebody it opens your eyes to the fact that actually you're not just a kid who gets in trouble."
Chance UK gives at-risk youngsters weekly mentoring sessions.
It was founded 20 years ago and helps more than 200 children annually.
Action for Children boss Sir Tony Hawkhead also praised Catherine for taking an interest in children's charities.
He said: "She's interested in mental well-being and giving children confidence and self-belief. She is clearly very interested in how you can help families who are facing some really tough challenges."

Prince Harry praised for helping veterans


Britain's Prince Harry has been praised for his commitment to helping injured war veterans.
The 31-year-old royal is a supporter of Walking with the Wounded and has set up the Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style event for wounded soldiers, and his commitments has won admiration from the military and beyond.
A source told PEOPLE: "He is totally at ease within the military environment - he speaks their language and they respect him hugely."
Walking with the Wounded co-founder, Ed Parker, added: "He is somebody they are able to relate to very easily and importantly he can relate back to them.
"He's genuinely interested in hearing peoples' back-stories. He wants to get under their skin so he can take that understanding and experience to help others in the future.
"Through Invictus, he brought the attention of a considerably wider audience, and in doing so that led to the recognition of how remarkable these men and women are. That doesn't change, and he doesn't change that, they are extraordinary people - but it does bring that focus onto it."
Harry will bring the Invictus Games to Orlando, Florida in May 2016.

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